The Arts of India, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas at the Dallas Museum of Art

The Arts of India, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas at the Dallas Museum of Art is a digital catalogue that presents the museum’s expanded South Asian collection. This PDF edition offers instant download access to the full volume and its illustrations.

Published by the Dallas Museum of Art, this catalogue is the first publication devoted solely to the museum’s South Asian holdings. It includes scholarly entries and narratives from curators and specialists in Indian, Himalayan, and Southeast Asian art.

Book Overview

Edited and largely written by Anne R. Bromberg, with contributions from Frederick M. Asher, Catherine B. Asher, Nancy Tingley, and Robert Warren Clark, the volume documents more than 140 featured works. These range from Tibetan thangkas and Indian miniature paintings to stone sculptures and bronzes.

The collection itself contains nearly 500 works, built from gift and acquisition programs since the 1950s. The book places these objects within a broad cultural history of South and Southeast Asia.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Chapters on the arts of India to 1500, the Mughal period, the Himalayas, and Southeast Asia.
• Detailed entries on Gandharan art, Indian temple sculpture, Jain sculptures, Pala Dynasty reliefs, and more.
• Coverage of Tibetan sculpture, thangka painting, ritual and monastic objects, and the arts of Nepal.
• Maps and timelines, including the Gupta Empire, the Mughal Empire, and the spread of Buddhism to the Himalayas.
• An illustrated record of nearly 500 works in the Dallas Museum of Art’s South Asian collection.

Why This Book Matters

This catalogue is the Dallas Museum of Art’s first publication devoted solely to its South Asian collection. It is also the second in a series of collection catalogues, following The Arts of Africa at the Dallas Museum of Art in 2009.

The book documents the cultural and artistic significance of works from India, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas, and serves as a scholarly reference for art historians and museum visitors.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase.

The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps that support PDF files.

FAQ

How do I access the book after purchase? You can download it instantly from your account after completing your order.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital edition and no physical item will be mailed.

Which devices are supported? The PDF can be opened in Kindle apps, tablet readers, desktop software, and mobile reading apps.

This catalogue offers a detailed look at a major regional art collection and will serve readers interested in Indian, Himalayan, and Southeast Asian art history.

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